Elka Child Educational Center, Inc.

10/15/2026

Home grown! From our backyard, to the table for your children! Home cooked meals are top tier over here at Elka!💚💛🫑🌶️🥒🍆

10/12/2026

Help Us Build a Brighter Future for our Happy Learners at Elka Child Educational Center, Inc. !💚💛
Our annual Double Good fundraiser is happening NOW through Monday, October 19th at 1 PM CST! Every purchase and donation helps support the renovations and academic activities at ELKA Child Educational Center. Please follow the link below to support over 57 years of quality early education in the city of Gary!

Your support makes a difference in the lives of our children. Thank you for helping us grow!💚💛

Click here to buy our delicious popcorn and 50% of your purchase benefits this fundraiser.

10/08/2026

Thank you so much to the Gary Fire Department for coming to our school to educate our Elka All Stars on fire safety! We appreciate YOU!🔥🚒👨🏽‍🚒

10/08/2026

Of course we had our annual fall field trip at the County Line Orchard 🍎🎃 We had an amazing time!

10/01/2026

We love a good educational field trip! We had so much fun seeing the little pigs at Fair Oaks Farms!🐽💚💛

09/23/2026

Join the City of Gary for an evening of fun at Trunk or Treat on October 30th from 5 PM to 7 PM at Roosevelt Park Pavilion, 2201 Harrison St, Gary, IN 46407.

Enjoy decorated trunks, candy, food, photos, giveaways, and family-friendly memories.

Sign up today and be part of the celebration: https://ow.ly/TMEL50ZQlYe

08/26/2026

Honoring a legacy of literacy! 📚✨

At Legacy Foundation, we are proud to serve as a Local Program Partner for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Every single month, children in Lake County receive brand-new, age-appropriate books delivered straight to their doorstep at zero cost to their families.

While the program brings the magic, our role as a Local Program Partner is to secure the funds to cover 100% of the book and shipping costs for local kids. We believe every child deserves the gift of reading, but we can't do it without you!

Help us keep this legacy growing and inspire the next generation of readers. Every gift directly supports local children right here in our community.

👉 Donate to the Imagination Library Fund today: https://legacyfdn.org/blog/2026/08/26/dpil/

08/25/2026

After a difficult few weeks for our community following the recent storms, Elka Child Educational Center, Inc. is happy to share that we have been open and serving our families!💚💛

We understand that many families are still working to get back to their normal routines. As you rebuild, recover, and get your families settled, we want you to know that Elka is here.

We are accepting applications for new children and families to join us!

At Elka, we offer:
• Free bus transportation
• Meals provided
• On My Way Pre-K for kindergarten preparation
• Level 4 Paths to QUALITY
• CCDF accepted
• Accredited by NEPCA
• Field trips and enriching learning experiences
• A safe, nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive

If you are looking for a quality early learning program for your child, we would love to welcome your family to Elka.

Call us today at 219-882-3552 for more information about enrollment or to schedule a visit.

📍1953 Georgia Street, Gary, IN

Elka is open. Elka is ready. Elka is here for Gary.

08/04/2026

Donuts with Dad was an amazing time! We appreciate our Elka Dads!🩵💙🍩

07/20/2026

We’re Hiring! Toddler and Pre-K teachers!💚💛

Elka Child Educational Center, Inc. is looking for a passionate and dedicated Toddler Teacher and Preschool Teacher to join our team!

We are seeking individuals who:
• Have a genuine love for working with young children.
• Hold a current Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential.
• Have access to the Indiana iLEAD platform.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment.
• Are dependable, patient, and enthusiastic.
• Work well as part of a team and communicate effectively with families.
• Are committed to helping children learn, grow, and thrive each day.

Position Details:
• Full-time
• Monday–Friday
• Competitive pay based on education and experience
• Must meet all Indiana licensing requirements for early childhood educators

If you are passionate about early childhood education and are ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young children, we would love to hear from you!

To apply, please send your resume to [email protected] or call 219-882-3552 to schedule an interview.

Please share this post with anyone who may be a great fit for the Elka family!